Gear 6 Incorrect Ratio

1. Transmission failure, it is available for inspection up until time of repair. 2. The vehicle lost power while driving, had incidents of jerking forward without warning, and shifter would get stuck. 3. Yes, independent service center. 4. Yes, when the incident occurred (Transmission Fault Service Now) P0301-00 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected P0316-00 Misfire Detected on Startup P059F-00 Active Grille Air Shutter A Performance/Stuck Off P0729-00 Gear 6 Incorrect Ratio P2702-00 Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio

THIS CAR HAVE 131000 MILES ON IT AND GIVES CODE P0304 WHICH SAYS CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE AND P0729 GEAR 6 INCORRECT RATIO WHICH LEADS TO 2 OR 3 GEAR DOWN SHIFT FROM 6 GEAR AT HWY SPEED AROUND OVER 50 MPH

…Manteca Ford then identified DTCs P0729, P07AA, P2703 and P2704 and documented “TRANSMISSION INTERNAL MECHANICAL FAULTS,” including an incorrect sixth-gear ratio and friction-element faults. The dealer recommended replacement or teardown of the transmission. We are extremely concerned about the safety implications of this history. Loss of power and hesitation during acceleration can create a serious hazard when merging onto a highway, entering or crossing traffic, or attempting to accelerate to avoid a collision. This vehicle has experienced repeated engine/powertrain problems despite major repairs, and we are concerned the transmission condition may have been developing during the earlier…

ON SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2017 AS I WAS DRIVING (IN MOTION) ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, I LOST ALL ACCELERATION POWER, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND 'SERVICE TRANSMISSION' SHOWED ON THE DISPLAY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND I RESTARTED MY VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. ONCE THERE, I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. I MENTIONED, WHILE MAKING THE APPOINTMENT, THAT THE LIGHT AND 'SERVICE TRANSMISSION' DISPLAY HAD GONE OFF UPON RESTARTING MY VEHICLE. THEY ASSURED ME THAT A FAULT WOULD STILL BE LOGGED AND TO BRING IT IN. AFTER ARRIVING AT MY APPOINTMENT, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PULLED THE LOGGED CODE (P072900 (99 - HOUSE TECH) A), SAID HE HAS NEVER SEEN THAT FAULT…

…On 12/1/2025 The Jeep was taken back to the dealership where they scanned and found code P0729 for gear error in 6th gear. They found the transmission internally failing. For 68 days Chrysler requested numerous testing from the dealership until finally agreeing to the warranty for a new transmission. Work completed 1/29/2026. - The vehicle has only been inspected by the dealerships mechanic who also performed the transmission swap. - There was no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

Transmission Internal Failure engine revved up and vehicle did not move in the middle of an intersection while making a left turn on coming vehicle had to dangerously steer around our vehicle to avoid a collision. check engine light came on P0729 and P0735 5th and 6th gear ratios issue @92,000 miles ABS and traction control lights came on diagnosed as C0020-01 ABS Pump motor control - General electric failure Traction Control and ABS systems inoperable. Vehicle unsafe in wet conditions and risk of loss of control Replacement part is in back order and dealer not Sartain about availability date

…Computer scan gave codes P0219 Engine Overspeed Condition, P0729 Incorrect Gear Ratio 6th, P07AA Trans Friction Element E. I have the drum and other parts that had to be replaced. The repair took 6 weeks as the torque converter was on backorder from FORD. This repair was $4047.00